Peak Washington cherry supply ahead for July 4th weekend

Washington is seeing a slightly delayed start on its cherry crop from what was originally projected. "It's been a really mild spring, so the cherries…

How produce displays drive sales and create a shopping experience

This time of year, cherries, stone fruit, and melons are the most popular items for produce displays. "We have built some great displays so far with…

Asian vegetable supply switches back to U.S. and Canada

The supply of Asian vegetables is in transition right now. "The supply is similar to last year and we are transitioning from Mexican supply to the U.S.…

New Columbia Fruit Packers plant closure in Yakima

Over 200 employees at New Columbia Fruit Packers in Yakima will face lay-offs in August due to the plant's closure, with additional lay-offs anticipated in…

Argentina surpassed Peru's and Mexico's garlic production and export

Argentina is one of Latin America's most important garlic producers, surpassing Peru and Mexico, thanks to its favorable climate and extensive plantations.…

Chilean clementine and mandarin volumes reduced due to water scarcity

The water scarcity in Chile's main Clementine growing region of the Ovalle-Vicuña area (Coquimbo Region) is leading to 30% lower volumes in this 2024…

Avocados take to New York Fleet Week

On May 24, Avocados from Peru honored the people of the U.S. Navy with a super avocado breakfast on board the USS Bataan during New York Fleet Week.…

Shift in fresh produce dynamics in the United States

In the United States, there has been a notable decrease in the production of fresh fruits and vegetables, with reductions of 10% and 23.1% respectively…

Satsumas make up 85% of Georgia’s burgeoning citrus industry

A recent University of Georgia (UGA) Extension publication summarized the centuries-old history of satsuma mandarins worldwide, while focusing on the…

Fresh Start Produce Sales initiates recall of whole cucumbers because of possible health risk

Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to…

USDA

USMCA seasonal perishable products weekly update

Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas expected to remain about the same

Avocado movement of Mexico crossings through Texas expected to remain about the same. Demand remains light to moderate but the market is showing some…

USDA

National Retail Report - specialty crops

Summertime favorites were abundantly featured this week

Summertime favorites were abundantly featured this week. Rainier cherries and apricots made big showings this week, joining up with the Georgia, South…

Mexican berry industry is experiencing significant expansion in both volume and quality

The berry industry in Mexico, with a focus on blueberries, is experiencing significant expansion in both the volume and quality of its output. Anticipations…

Panama canal updates maximum draft and transit numbers

The Panama Canal Authority has announced an increase in the maximum authorized draft to 45 feet, effective May 30, ahead of the previously planned date…

Apples, melons, and mangoes among top export items

Brazil exports a relatively small fraction of its fruit output

Brazil, despite its vast agricultural production, exports a relatively small fraction of its fruit output, grossing USD 1.256 billion in 2023. This…

Week 22 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

South African lemons are on the market, and South African grapefruits have arrived in large quantities

As the South African citrus production season develops, South African lemons have also been put on the market alongside grapefruits. With the Dragon…

"It's getting harder to source high quality onions from Egypt"

The Egyptian onion season is progressing calmly. Egypt has no competition in the red onion market, while the Netherlands has a stranglehold on the…

Hort Connections 2024 gets underway in Melbourne

The largest horticulture conference and trade show in Australasia has opened in Melbourne today, with organisers expecting a record attendance expected…

The EU launched compliance proceedings against Colombia

EU requests WTO consultation on Colombia’s compliance in frozen fries dispute

The EU has launched compliance proceedings against the Republic of Colombia in view of its failure to comply with rulings by the WTO Panel and Appeal…

Virus test kits ready to go global

The demand for rapid and accurate testing for the presence of ToBRFV is high not only in Europe but also in the United States and Canada. Pathogens…

Siropack in the US

"Respect" patent the protagonist of the NPE fair in Orlando

The technology developed by Siropack, a company based in Cesenatico (Forlì-Cesena), boasts a long series of patents for its automatic packaging machines for fresh produce, food and pha…

Value has dropped by 45% compared with last year

Tomato producers are underpaid

"I believe this umpteenth drop in prices of April-May can make us reflect and be considered an opportunity: a starting point to trigger a collective, systemic and structural change," states Vincenzo Maorino, owner o…

ISF World Seed Congress 2024: Trading tables and handshakes

The International Seed Federation celebrates its 100th anniversary. During its annual conference, the ISF World Seed Congress, the global seed industry…

CHA to host UK pavilion at Fruit Attraction in Madrid

The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) will once again organise, host and support a UK pavilion at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. "Fruit…

Spanish citrus calls for quarantine of South African growing region after new HLB outbreak

The Citrus Management Committee (CGC) of Spain is calling for European authorities to quarantine the entire Eastern Cape Province of South Africa,…

AgroFresh and Fontestad -

Washing equipment helps Spanish citrus handler achieve over 70% annual water savings

Fontestad, a Spanish family business in the handling and distribution of citrus fruit, demonstrates its continued commitment to sustainability through…

ONE’s new vessel makes maiden voyage to Durban Terminals

Ocean Network Express' (ONE's) newest vessel made its maiden voyage to South Africa's Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 last week, carrying an…

HarvestEye expands in Scotland through Agricar distributorship

HarvestEye, a machine-learning driven crop insights tool, has announced a distributorship agreement in Scotland with Agricar, an agricultural and…

Ocean freight spot rates to surpass Red Sea crisis levels

According to Xeneta, ocean freight container shipping spot rates are anticipated to exceed previous highs observed during the Red Sea crisis with the upcoming…

Kissabel apples are gaining attention in Australia's orchards

In Australia's apple orchards, a new brand of apple, Kissabel, is gaining attention for its distinctive red flesh. This brand, rather than a single…

Collaboration between Queensland and Victorian governments and Hort Innovation Australia

Algorithm predicts shelf life of Australian mangoes and stone fruit

An algorithm, resulting from a collaboration between the Queensland and Victorian governments and Hort Innovation Australia, can predict the shelf life of…

CEO of Avocados Australia optimistic about negotiations with China

In the context of enhancing relations between Australia and China, there's anticipation around introducing Australian avocados to Chinese consumers. This…